Question

“Face it， Andy. You sold your soul the day you put on that first pair of Jimmy Choo’s.” That line from the movie The Devil Wears Prada is an example showing how a shoemaker has become famous in the fashion world.

Jimmy Choo (Zhou Yangjie) is a native Malaysian of Chinese origin (出身)， born in 1961 into a family of shoemakers. He created his first pair of shoes at age 11. His family couldn’t pay for his schooling， so he dropped out at a young age. He had to work with his father to support the family. But his dream to be a fashion designer never disappeared， so he did all he could to enter an art college and finally took up a position in the fashion world through his talent and willpower.

Choo graduated from a college in London and had a small workshop there. He hit the international fashion scene when Vogue magazine described his designs in eight pages in 1988. His work was immediately popular and got love and support from Diana， Princess of Wales.

Jimmy Choo shoes are known for their very high heels (鞋跟) and pointed toes. However， he does some flats and lower-heeled shoes for other women. Choo co-founded Jimmy Choo Ltd. with Tamara Mellon， UK Vogue editor， but left the company in 2001.

Jimmy Choo shops have opened around the world， so his designs are more accessible to those who want a designer shoe， and can afford his prices. Choo also has a website where shoppers can view his ready-to-wear designs. The brand (牌子) of Jimmy Choo has been comparable to top brands， like Channel， LV， etc. But it’s still young and has a bright future.

We can’t imagine how hard it is for Choo to stand out in the worldwide fashion! He must have made greater efforts and had more difficulties than others. And so he did. So stop complaining about why good luck isn’t always falling on you and devote yourselves to your work now.

1. What is Paragraph 1 written for?

A. Comparing movies with fashion. 

B. Showing the shoes are popular.

C. Introducing the following passage. 

D. Attracting readers’ attention to the shoes.

2.What do the underlined words “more accessible” mean in Paragraph 5?

A. Easier to get.                B. Easier to spread.

C. Harder to imagine.             D. Harder to accept.

3. Which of the following is the correct order about Jimmy Choo?

a. He opened his shops around the world.

b. His shoes appeared in Vogue magazine.

c. He created his first pair of shoes.

d. He had his workshop in London.

e. Jimmy Choo Ltd. was set up.

A. c-d-b-a-e             B. c-b-d-e-a

C. d-c-b-e-a             D. c-d-b-e-a

4. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Choo was lucky enough when he was young.

B. Choo must be thankful for Vogue magazine.

C. “Jimmy Choo” is a brand with a long history.

D. It’s much harder for a man to succeed in the fashion world.

Answer

1.C

2.A

3.D

4.B

【解析】

试题分析：本文主要介绍周仰杰通过自己的奋斗成为世界一流的设计师的事情。他登上了国际时尚舞台。他的作品立即流行，受到了戴安娜，威尔士王妃爱和支持。周建立了周有限公司，他的商店开在全世界。

1.C考查段落主旨题。【问题】第一段写作目的是什么？A. Comparing movies with fashion. 比较电影与时尚；B. Showing the shoes are popular. 展示鞋子很受欢迎；C. Introducing the following passage. 介绍下面的文章；D. Attracting readers’ attention to the shoes. 吸引读者的注意到鞋子上。第一段通过电影台词“面对现实吧，安迪。在你穿上的第一双周仰杰的鞋的那一天，你出卖了你的灵魂。”引出下文介绍周仰杰。故选C。

2.A考查词语猜测题。【问题】在第五段下划线的单词“more accessible”是什么意思? A. Easier to get. 更容易得到；B. Easier to spread. 更容易传播；C. Harder to imagine. 难以想象；D. Harder to accept. 难以接受。Jimmy Choo shops have opened around the world， so his designs are more accessible to those who want a designer shoe， and can afford his prices. 意思是Jimmy Choo的店开设在世界各地，所以他的设计更容易被那些想要一个设计师的鞋的买者接受，并且可以负担得起它的价格。根据“负担得起他的价格。”可知他的鞋更容易接受。故选A。

3.D考查细节理解题。【问题】关于Jimmy Choo，下面哪个选项是正确的顺序?根据第二段第三句He created his first pair of shoes at age 11.可知11岁他制作了第一双鞋，第三段第一句Choo graduated from a college in London and had a small workshop there.后来周大学毕业后开着一个工厂， 第三段第二句He hit the international fashion scene when Vogue magazine described his designs in eight pages in 1988.可知他的设计出现在《世界杂志》上，第四段最后一句Choo co-founded Jimmy Choo Ltd. with Tamara Mellon， UK Vogue editor， but left the company in 2001.可知周建立了周有限公司，第五段第一句Jimmy Choo shops have opened around the world， so his designs are more accessible to those who want a designer shoe， and can afford his prices.可知他的商店开在全世界。故选D。

4.B考查推理判断题。【问题】从文章中我们能学到什么?根据第三段第二句He hit the international fashion scene when Vogue magazine described his designs in eight pages in 1988. His work was immediately popular and got love and support from Diana， Princess of Wales.（当《世界时尚杂志》在1988年描述他的设计时，他登上了国际时尚舞台。他的作品立即流行，受到了戴安娜，威尔士王妃爱和支持。）可以推断Choo一定感谢《时尚杂志》。故选B。

考点：考查人物传记类短文阅读。